SAFETUSSIN MS Cough, Cold & Flu
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Drug Facts
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
| Acetaminophen 325 mg | Pain reliever/fever reducer |
| Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg | Cough suppressant |
| Guaifenesin 200 mg | Expectorant |
Uses
- temporarily relieves common cold and flu symptoms:
- cough
- sore throat
- headache
- minor aches and pains
- fever
- helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to get rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive
Warnings
Liver warning
This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
- more than 4000mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product in 24 hours
- taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen
- 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
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Allergy Alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away
- Skin reddening
- Blisters
- Rash
Sore throat warning
If sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.
Do not use
- with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
- if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
- If you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product r any of its ingredients
- In children under 12 years of age
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- liver disease
- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
When using this product
- Do not use more than as directed
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
- pain or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- redness or swelling is present
- new symptoms occur
- cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children.
Directions
| adults & children 12 years & over | Take 2 caplets every 4 hours (do not take more than 12 caplets in 24 hours) |
| children under 12 years of age | do not use |
- do not use more than directed.
Other information
- store at 15°-30°C (59° - 86°F).Keep this carton for future reference on full labeling.
Inactive ingredients
Crospovidone, flavor, Hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, silicon dioxide, stearic acid, sucralose.